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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Pima Medical Institute-Renton
555 South Renton Village Place, Suite 150
Renton, WA 98057
Main telephone 425.228.9600
Fax 425.226.6461
Website https://pmi.edu/ (external link)
Request more information https://pmi.edu/locations.aspx (external link)
Other sites Main Campus:
3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85716
800.477.7462

Seattle Campus
9709 Third Avenue NE, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
206.322.6100

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school 2-year college
Degrees offered Associate, Certificate
School accreditation Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Specialized accreditation Respiratory program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); the Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); the Veterinary Technician program is pending full programatic accreditation with the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education & Activities (CVTEA)
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Most programs; see program descriptions
School mascot Panda

School setting

Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Distance from campus to city center One mile
Public transportation to campus Metro Transit
Student parking on campus Free parking
Campus size 60,000 square feet
County King

School visits

School visit availability Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact to set up school visit Donna Murray, Medical Career Specialist Sr.; 425.228.9600, ext. 101; dmurray@pmi.edu

Additional information

Programs vary in length from 13 to 104 weeks and combine academic instruction with clinical training. Most programs have multiple start dates during the year. Some programs are offered in the evening

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of full time undergraduates 800
Total enrollment 800

Costs

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year.)

In-state tuition $15,883
Out-of-state tuition $15,883
Tuition varies by each program and length of program. Cost cited here is for nine-month Medical Assistant program. Cost includes uniform, textbooks, lab supplies and tax.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Financial Aid

Contact for counseling or more information

Robin Paquette
Financial Aid Coordinator
425.228.9600, ext. 18114

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions

Contact for more information

Donna Murray
Medical Career Specialist Senior
425.228.9600, ext. 18103
800.477.PIMA
Electronic application website https://pmi.edu/get-started.aspx (external link)

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application requirements

Online application available https://pmi.edu/get-started.aspx (external link)
Application fee $150
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for all students

Exams

Required exams Other standardized tests

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

Standardized test scores Not considered
High school class rank Not considered
Application essay Not considered
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Very important
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Considered
Work experience Considered

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma
Associate

School catalog

School catalog website https://pmi.edu/catalog/mobile/index.html (external link)

Graduation requirements

All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement For all students
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement For all students

Attendance options

Evenings
On-line/distance learning

Alternative credit opportunities

Cooperative education
Internships

Computing

Computer lab available to students
Online registration for classes

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

Other services for all students

Basic job skills
Orientation
Placement testing
Student lounge

Services for students with disabilities

Neldon Brown
Student Services Coordinator
425.228.9600, ext. 18117
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Registration assistance
Tutors

Additional services available for these groups

Adult learners
International students
Low-income students
Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Career Services

Contact for more information

Brook Cox
Career Services Coordinator
425.228.9600, ext. 18118

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring
Job interview preparation
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance

Educational programs

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Dental Assisting
    • Dental Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Distance Learning
    • Respiratory Therapy [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Medical Assisting
    • Medical Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Medical Office Support
    • Medical Administrative Assistant [Certificate]
  • Medical Reception
    • Medical Administrative Assistant [Certificate]
  • Occupational Therapy Assisting
    • Occupational Therapy Assistant [Associate]
  • Pharmacy Technology
    • Pharmacy Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Phlebotomy
    • Phlebotomy Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Respiratory Therapy
    • Respiratory Therapy [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Veterinary Technology
    • Veterinary Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Veterinary Technician [Associate]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Dental Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Medical Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Occupational Therapy Assistant [Associate]
    • Pharmacy Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Phlebotomy Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Respiratory Therapy [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Veterinary Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Veterinary Technician [Associate]